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Resolve_problem [agentive]

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An Agent resolves an outstanding Problem by finding its solution, explanation, answer, etc. Alternatively, some non-agentive Cause may resolve the Problem. The Means, Degree, Time and Place may also be expressed.

As it turns out, putting all of my eggs in one basket|cau completely|deg solved all of my problems|pro.
Students|age finally|tim worked through all of the difficult problems|pro by working together|mea.

Properties

ID
#1523
Entry
frm_resolve_problem
Namespace
Eventive.Agentive
FrameNet version
Resolve_problem (fn_1.7_2023)
Domains
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Types
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Ontological type
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English name
Resolve_problem

Core Frame Elements (3)

Core Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
Agent
The Agent finds the solution or explanation to the outstanding mystery or Problem.

If we|age have not been able to resolve a problem to your satisfaction, please email us.
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sentient
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Cause
The Cause is the non-Agentive event or state of affairs that brings about the resolution of the Problem.

First, the Tripartite Agreement of 1979|cau actually solved the only significant friction between the two countries.
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Problem
The Problem is the predicament or mystery that is resolved.

Likewise, once the students worked through the problem|pro and obtained their results, their next assignment would be to publish these to the web.
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes

Excludes
Agent Cause

Peripheral Frame Elements (9)

Peripheral Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
Degree
The Degree to which the Agent or Cause resolves the problem.

Our plan, I believe, wil completely|deg resolve all outstanding questions.
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degree
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Duration
This FE identifies the length of time taken to resolve a Problem .

The government resolved the beach ball crisis in just 22 hours|Dur.
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duration
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Instrument
The Instrument is an entity used for resolving the Problem .


Using modern computers|Inst , many practical elastic and other problems may be solved by manipulation of this matrix .
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Manner
Any description of the resolution, such as secondary effects ( quietly ) or comparisons of events ( the same way ). In agentive cases, Manner may also describe salient characteristics of the Agent which affect the action.

( carefully, dilligently, deliberately etc. )
category
manner
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Means
The Means is an intermediate action taken by the Agent in order to resolve the Problem.

I fixed the floorplate issue by shaving off the excess stock around the floorplate that was keeping it from closing|mea
category
state_of_affairs
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Medium
This FE identifies the physical or abstract setting in which the Problem is resolved.

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Place
This FE indicates the location at which the Problem is resolved.

A group of international scientists solved the fundamental particle hierarchy question at an underground accelerator|pla.
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locative_relation
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Purpose
The state of affairs that the Agent is trying to bring about by solving the Problem in the specified way.
category
state_of_affairs
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Time
This FE indicates the Time at which the Problem is resolved.
category
time
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (8)

Extra-thematic Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
Beneficiary
This FE applies to participants that derive a benefit from the resolution of a Problem .

I wanted you to believe that I was as grateful as you that the baby had died and solved the problem for us|Ben of concealing the birth .
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Circumstances
Some specification of the circumstances under which the Problem is resolved.

Such issues can only be resolved at local level|Cir .
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Co-participant
A person who participates in resolving a Problem along with the Agent.
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Containing_event
The Containing_event denotes an event or state of affairs that occurs or holds at a time that includes the time during which the resolution of the Problem occurs.

There are tricky design and methodological issues which would need to be worked out , as foreshadowed earlier in this paper and by no means fully resolved in the preliminary study .
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Frequency
Frequency describes how often the Agent or Cause resolves this problem.

Unfortunately , when such influences are considered as explanations of the results of free-running experiments , the following problems have never|Freq been satisfactorily dealt with.
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Outcome
The Outcome is the failure or success of resolving a Problem .

This issue must have been raised before and BSM would presumably be gratified to see the situation successfully resolved , once and for all .
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Resultant_situation
The Resultant_situation is any situation which arises as a result of resolving a Problem .

The question was : could the situation be resolved by improving the integration of the thought and design processes , so that what was built better achieved what was intended ?
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Role
Role is used for the capacity in which the Agent resolves a Problem or the role of the Problem in being resolved, and is expressed in as-PPs.

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Frame-Frame Relations (2)

Inheritance

Inheritance relations
Inherits from
Intentionally_act
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Precedes

Precedes relations
Is preceded by
Confronting_problem
FE-FE

Lexical Units (15)

Lexical units of this frame
LU Type Definition
address.v โ€” COD: think about and begin to deal with.
answer.n โ€” COD: the solution to a problem or dilemma.
clear up.v โ€” COD: solve or explain something.
correct.v โ€” FN: To set right
deal.v โ€” FN: take action to resolve a problem.
do something about.v โ€” FN: go about resolving a problem
fix.v โ€” FN: solve a problem so that a state of normalcy returns.
get a handle.v โ€” FN: (finally) bring (a problem) under control.
handle.v โ€” FN: solve a problem.
resolution.n โ€” FN: the event of causing a problem to no longer impinge negatively.
resolve.v โ€” COD: settle or find a solution to.
result.n โ€” COD: an item of information or a quantity or formula obtained by experiment or calculation.
solution.n โ€” FN: idea or situation that brings a problem to an end.
solve.v โ€” COD: find an answer to, explanation for, or way of dealing with (a problem or mystery).
work through.v โ€” FN: solve, especially a difficult problem requiring several steps.
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